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January 22, 2014 | SOI General: Headquarters

Meet the Newest Members of the SOI Health Team

By Lynn Erickson

Transitions
in several areas of the health department have led to a change in leadership in
grant coordination, Healthy Hearing and Fit Feet, and communications. Meet the
newest members of the global health team.

Aaron Merchen, Grants Coordinator:
Aaron helps manage the internal grant process, from pre-award preparation
through implementation and close-out. In addition he is responsible for
tracking and managing approved awards for the Healthy Athletes department.
Kathleen Palermo, former grants coordinator, is now the Department Administrator
and Program Manager. Contact Aaron Merchen.

Katelyn Lowery, Manager, Healthy
Hearing and Fit Feet: Katelyn supports the implementation of Fit Feet and
Healthy Hearing events worldwide and leads the growth of these programs in new
areas such as coach and family health education, as well as overseeing the
hearing aid delivery program in partnership with Phonak and Hear the World
Foundation. Contact Katelyn Lowery.

Lynn Aylward, Senior Manager, Global Health External Relations: Lynn manages the external awareness strategy and public relations opportunities for Special Olympics’ global health efforts. In this newly-created position, Lynn is instrumental in helping raise awareness of our footprint and impact in health as well as global development and government relations. Contact Lynn Aylward.